Merz is seeking to take the helm of the country after outgoing Chancellor Olaf Scholz's government collapsed last year.

Friedrich Merz, a seasoned politician and leader of the conservative Christian Democratic Union (CDU), faced a challenging uphill battle in his bid for the Chancellorship. In the first round of voting ...

Friedrich Merz's loss in the Bundestag election was a surprise. He was considered the favorite since his party won Germany’s ...

Germany's conservative leader Friedrich Merz has narrowly lost a vote to become the next chancellor. Follow Newsweek's live blog.

In a historic and unprecedented move, German lawmaker Friedrich Merz has failed to secure enough votes to become Chancellor. Despite his coalition holding 328 seats, Merz received only 310 votes—six ...

In a historic first, conservative leader Friedrich Merz’s bid to become Germany’s 10th chancellor since World War II failed ...

Why Friedrich Merz’s shock defeat could upset his ambitious plans for the EU – and what happens next - Mr Merz was expected ...

No German chancellor had ever failed to win a first round ballot for leader - but Friedrich Merz has become the first.

After chancellor-designate Merz's surprise setback in 1st round, parliament will proceed with 2nd vote, party leaders ...